Obituaries

Milton E. Aunan, Sr. of Mill Pond Care Center in Ankeny, Iowa, formerly of Johnston, Iowa, died peacefully in his sleep on September 21, 2023. He was 94. He is rejoicing at seeing his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. Milt was born February 6, 1929, ...

Janice (Jan) Marie Schwarting, 76, of Ankeny, Iowa passed away peacefully into Jesus' arms on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Mill Pond in Ankeny.  She was strong and determined to take care of herself despite the many health challenges she endured.�...

William Wallace (Wally) Romans, 83, passed away September 17, 2023. He was born on February 14, 1940, to Loren and Doris (Dodd) Romans in Des Moines. Wally graduated from East Des Moines High School in 1958. He served in the Air National Guard for...

Joanne (Joni) Claire Schouten, age 84, passed away on September 14, 2023, at Perry Lutheran Services in Perry, Iowa. Joni was born June 15, 1939, in Rugby, North Dakota. She was the second of three children born to Einar and Helen (Tollefson) John...

Janet Lynn (Boege) Reinertson, 66, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 11, 2023. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Ankeny Baptist Church (2842 SW 3rd St. Pl., Ankeny). Funeral...

Janice (Jan) K Swanson, 76, of Ankeny passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a short illness on September 9, 2023, at Methodist Hospital. Jan was born June 23, 1947, in Des Moines, IA to Elvin (Al) and Jean Knudsen. She gradu...

Randal (Randy) Eldon Dejmal, 62, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away on September 6, 2023. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA). A funeral service wil...

Jeff Susic, 73, of Johnston, IA went home to the Lord on September 1, 2023, at Memorial West in Des Moines. Visitation will be at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd.) with a prayer service ...

Jacqueline “Jacque” Hansen, 81, of Ankeny passed away on August 29, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Jacque was born February 17, 1942, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Jack and Dorothy Buchanan.  She graduated from Upper Iowa University in 19...

Tatum Summer Romans was born on July 16, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa, and resided in Ankeny, Iowa. She passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2023.  Tatum had unconditional love from her parents, Jonathan Romans and Alexandria Carlson.  She lightened...

Es hermoso saber que has vivido y dejado huella, damos gracias a Dios por haberte tenido. Nos dejaste un ejemplo a seguir y rogamos a Dios nos ilumine y ayude a mantenernos unidos en tu memoria. Belem Fileto Lazcano, de Atotonilco Mexico, falleci...

Calvin Philip Foster (Cal, Phil), 74, of Ankeny, IA passed away on August 14, 2023, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, IA. A visitation to be held at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd.) on Friday, August 18, 2023, from 10:00 �...

Barbara “Jody” Bennett, 96, passed away August 11, 2023 at Mill Pond Senior Living in Ankeny, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd). A funeral se...

Jeffery M. Miller, 71, passed away August 9, 2023, at home after a long battle with Small Cell Lung Cancer with his family by his side. Jeff graduated in 1972 from Tech High School (now Central Campus). At the young age of 13 he started his first ...

Mary Antoinette (Roush) Doidge died August 7, 2023, at Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny. She was 82 years old. Mary lived fearlessly with Alzheimer’s Disease for more than two decades. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 10, 1941, to H...

Lynn Darlene (Nervig) Crannell, 61, of Slater, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 26...

Amy Elaine Passick, age 51, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, after a long and courageous battle against cancer. Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Ankeny First United Methodist Church (206 SW Walnut Str...

Bonita Jane (Hapke) Lemon passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Mill Pond Care Center.  After living fearlessly with Alzheimer’s disease during the last 12 years, her body lost its fight following a recent cancer diagnosis.  She was born Janua...

Donald “Don” Gene Hansen, 80, of Ankeny passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2023. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd). A funeral service will be held at 1...

Mary Kay Morrissey, 76, of Ankeny passed away on July 13, 2023. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 17, 2023 at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church (510 East First Street, Ankeny), with the recital of the rosar...

Fred Bolte, 82, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of July 9, 2023. Fred was born April 6, 1941, and grew up in Des Moines, Iowa. After graduating from North High School, where he played multiple sports, Fred began working at John D...

Colleen Mae Bass, 77, peacefully passed away on June 24, 2023. She was born on May 2, 1946, in Lehigh, IA, to Clarence and Jaunita Ekstrom. Colleen had a genuine affection for infants and young children. She cherished her role in caring for them, ear...